Introduction: Conkies are a spiced cornmeal, pumpkin and coconut mixture steamed inside banana or plantain leaves, traditionally eaten on Guy Fawkes Night (November 5th) and Independence Day celebrations across Barbados. Cultural Background: Conkies are a spiced cornmeal, pumpkin and coconut mixture steamed inside banana or plantain leaves, traditionally eaten on Guy Fawkes Night (November 5th) […]
Introduction: Widely regarded as the national dish of Barbados, cou-cou and flying fish pairs a smooth cornmeal and okra mash — descended from West African fufu traditions — with fish steamed in a tomato-based gravy seasoned with lime, garlic and herbs. Cultural Background: Widely regarded as the national dish of Barbados, cou-cou and flying fish […]
Introduction: Cornmeal porridge is a staple start to the day across Barbados, eaten by children on their way to school and by working adults alike. Cultural Background: Cornmeal porridge is a staple start to the day across Barbados, eaten by children on their way to school and by working adults alike. Cornmeal arrived in Barbados […]
Introduction: Halwa is arguably Bahrain’s most famous sweet, a dense, glossy, jelly-like confection scented with saffron, cardamom and rosewater, traditionally studded with nuts. Cultural Background: Halwa is arguably Bahrain’s most famous sweet, a dense, glossy, jelly-like confection scented with saffron, cardamom and rosewater, traditionally studded with nuts. Manama’s old halwa shops have produced it for […]
Introduction: Stew fish and grits is the quintessential Bahamian breakfast, found on nearly every settlement’s morning table. Cultural Background: Stew fish and grits is the quintessential Bahamian breakfast, found on nearly every settlement’s morning table. A whole fish (traditionally grouper or snapper) is simmered in a tomato-based gravy with lime-cured onions and peppers, then ladled […]
Introduction: Invented in 1951 in Bendigo, Victoria, the Chiko Roll was designed as a handheld, no-cutlery-needed snack food for people to eat while watching sport at the footy. Cultural Background: Invented in 1951 in Bendigo, Victoria, the Chiko Roll was designed as a handheld, no-cutlery-needed snack food for people to eat while watching sport at […]
Introduction: The meat pie is often called Australia’s unofficial national dish. Cultural Background: The meat pie is often called Australia’s unofficial national dish. Sold at footy matches, bakeries, and servos (petrol stations) nationwide, it consists of minced beef in gravy encased in flaky pastry. Australians eat an estimated 270 million meat pies every year. Tips: […]
Introduction: The Dagwood Dog, Australia’s version of the corn dog, is a beloved fixture at agricultural shows, carnivals, and fairgrounds across the country. Cultural Background: The Dagwood Dog, Australia’s version of the corn dog, is a beloved fixture at agricultural shows, carnivals, and fairgrounds across the country. A battered and deep-fried sausage on a stick, […]
Introduction: Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert with a crisp shell and soft, marshmallow-like centre, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Cultural Background: Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert with a crisp shell and soft, marshmallow-like centre, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, its exact origin is a long-running, […]
Introduction: Puchero is a one-pot boiled dinner of beef, sausages and root vegetables descended from the Spanish cocido, adapted in Argentina with local squash, corn on the cob and sweet potato. Cultural Background: Puchero is a one-pot boiled dinner of beef, sausages and root vegetables descended from the Spanish cocido, adapted in Argentina with local […]